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and that trayvon martin is dead. so i think most people thought when this case first came up that there was going to be a manslaughter -- indictment on manslaughter because really that is the easier charge to prove, it's always difficult, jake, as a prosecutor to try to prove an intent crime, a second degree murder crime because you've got to get into the person's head. but i disagree with linda. i don't think that we at this point can say the jury will never convict a second degree murder because there is evidence of ill will, spite, hatred using george zimmerman's very words. so that's still very much on the table. but as jean said, they're going to also get manslaughter. and so to suggest that, you know, this case is over and that there isn't going to be a second degree murder conviction, there is not going to be any conviction, i think that's pushing it a bit. >> let's take a look at another piece of testimony from today. george zimmerman told police that after he shot trayvon martin in the chest at close range,
and that trayvon martin is dead. so i think most people thought when this case first came up that there was going to be a manslaughter -- indictment on manslaughter because really that is the easier charge to prove, it's always difficult, jake, as a prosecutor to try to prove an intent crime, a second degree murder crime because you've got to get into the person's head. but i disagree with linda. i don't think that we at this point can say the jury will never convict a second degree murder...
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the requesty to be answered, whether george zimmerman shot and killed trayvon martin in an act of self defense. the prosecution contents it was second-degree murder. we will get legal perspective, but ron mott is outside the courthouse where there have been late developments. what's happening now? >> reporter: good evening to you. this jury has been almost three weeks and deliberating for 13 hours and counting and they asked the court to clarify the instruction for manslaughter. >> your verdict finding george zimmerman either guilty or not guilty must be unanimous. >> after 56 witnesses, 12 days of testimony and an assortment of evidence to digest, a chunk of concrete. >> on the sidewalk. >> a dummy. >> george zimmerman and trayvon martin. >> six women continue to tlib rate and among them five managers. the options. guiltiy of second-degree murder, guilty of manslaughter or not guilty. it will hinge on how they resolve key issues. who cried out for help? >> trayvon berchl min martin. >> my son, george. >> the position of the hol ter. >> he is saying that arm pits, how does he get the g
the requesty to be answered, whether george zimmerman shot and killed trayvon martin in an act of self defense. the prosecution contents it was second-degree murder. we will get legal perspective, but ron mott is outside the courthouse where there have been late developments. what's happening now? >> reporter: good evening to you. this jury has been almost three weeks and deliberating for 13 hours and counting and they asked the court to clarify the instruction for manslaughter. >>...
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i don't think -- poor trayvon martin and his family. but did george zimmerman have a reasonable fear of his life and danger? necessity or no? >> it also borders on who of the aggressor, and i would have to think if that dark -- as dark as it was back there, greta, i could hardly see you. camera man. partial back there. >> diana, when george zimmerman goes, trying to get an address when he heads back to the car, the initial confront- traces who took the first punch, who attacked who? one of the most important questions for the jury. >> i agree. the 911 person, shouldn't have been following, armed following. none of that is legally and what provocation is, it's a threat of violen violence, not armed following. no evidence of anybody taking any punch on anybody, other than trayvon martin and george zimmerman. evidence to refute that. tree, maybe they were standing, this way, that way. and going to get approached by the prosecution. >> wait a minute, they still have to look at the toto tallity of circumstances back then, dia diana, we want
i don't think -- poor trayvon martin and his family. but did george zimmerman have a reasonable fear of his life and danger? necessity or no? >> it also borders on who of the aggressor, and i would have to think if that dark -- as dark as it was back there, greta, i could hardly see you. camera man. partial back there. >> diana, when george zimmerman goes, trying to get an address when he heads back to the car, the initial confront- traces who took the first punch, who attacked who?...
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then does trayvon throw the first punch? those are all complicated. >> greta, you know, the instruction to the jury will be it's not what's reasonable in your mind here in the courtroom in a setting where we can take as much time as we want to recreate this. it's what is in zimmerman's mind at that very moment. was he in fear of -- and it's not fear and our watchers are keen to this. not fear of getting hurt, it's fear of serious bodily injury or death. it's not a second degree murder case. the jury will struggle with the manslaughter. the state had a tough case, but not second degree murder. >> i'm going to take the last word. i wish the judge had taken the jury out there. i think that the conditions out there are so important so you can understand, which is why we went out there. it gives you a better understanding. anyway, panel, thank you. tomorrow night closing arguments, so i'll see you then. >>> coming up, new trouble for the irs. we'll tell you what it is and then you tell us whether you feel sorry for the irs or not
then does trayvon throw the first punch? those are all complicated. >> greta, you know, the instruction to the jury will be it's not what's reasonable in your mind here in the courtroom in a setting where we can take as much time as we want to recreate this. it's what is in zimmerman's mind at that very moment. was he in fear of -- and it's not fear and our watchers are keen to this. not fear of getting hurt, it's fear of serious bodily injury or death. it's not a second degree murder...
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i love uh-uh forever, trayvon. in the name of jesus. >> obviously, we are ecstatic with the results. george zimmerman was never guilty of anything except protecting himself in self-defense. i'm glad that the jury saw it that way. >> reporter: up until last night, zimmerman, although out on bond, had a 10:00 pm curfew. after the not guilty verdict was announced at approximately 10:00 pm last night, he was free to go home with his family. his lawyer said security is a concern and although he didn't indicate what his clients immediate plans were, he suggested zimmerman would likely take some time off with his family, relax and work on getting their lives back to normal. now as for the six jurors in this trial, a court order remains in effect, protecting their identities. a judge will later decide how long they'll remain anonymous. in the meantime, jurors have not responded to requests from multiple media organizations, seeking comment in the wake of this emotionally charged trial. chris? >> jonathan serrie reporting l
i love uh-uh forever, trayvon. in the name of jesus. >> obviously, we are ecstatic with the results. george zimmerman was never guilty of anything except protecting himself in self-defense. i'm glad that the jury saw it that way. >> reporter: up until last night, zimmerman, although out on bond, had a 10:00 pm curfew. after the not guilty verdict was announced at approximately 10:00 pm last night, he was free to go home with his family. his lawyer said security is a concern and...
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i will love you forever, trayvon. in the name of jesus." zimmerman's lawyers in this case was never about race, but about a man defending himself during a violent attack in which he feared for his life. >> obviously we are ecstatic with the results. george zimmerman was never guilty of anything, except protecting himself in self-defense. i'm glad that the jury saw it that way. >> up until last night, zimmerman, although out on bond, had a 10:00 p.m. curfew, but after the not guilty verdict was announced at approximately 10:00 p.m. last night he was free to go home with his family. his lawyer said security is a concern, and although he didn't indicate what his client's immediate plans were, he suggested zimmerman would likely take time off with his family, relax and work on getting their lives back to normal. as for the six jurors in this trial, a court order remains in effect protecting their identities. a judge will later decide how long they'll remain anonymous. in the meantime jurors have not responded to requests from multiple media org
i will love you forever, trayvon. in the name of jesus." zimmerman's lawyers in this case was never about race, but about a man defending himself during a violent attack in which he feared for his life. >> obviously we are ecstatic with the results. george zimmerman was never guilty of anything, except protecting himself in self-defense. i'm glad that the jury saw it that way. >> up until last night, zimmerman, although out on bond, had a 10:00 p.m. curfew, but after the not...
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george zimmerman has pleaded not guilty in the death of trayvon martin, claiming he shot the teenager in self-defense. sarah, break down these new rulings for us. >> reporter: good morning. late yesterday just before court got out, the judge ruled the trayvon martin toxicology report that shows thc, the active ingredient in marijuana, will be allowed in court. monday afternoon, the defense called tracy martin, trayvon martin's, father to the stand to testified. he denied telling investigators the voice on the 911 tape screaming for help was not his son's. >> i kind of pushed away from the -- away from the table and just kind of shook my head and said, i can't tell. >> reporter: he told prosecutors he listened to the tape multiple times at the mayor's office weeks later. >> basically what i was listening to, i was listening to my son's last cry for help. >> reporter: earlier in the day the defense brought back those two investigators to talk about martin's initial response to the 911 tape. >> there's no doubt he was telling us that that didn't sound like his son to him. >> reporter: th
george zimmerman has pleaded not guilty in the death of trayvon martin, claiming he shot the teenager in self-defense. sarah, break down these new rulings for us. >> reporter: good morning. late yesterday just before court got out, the judge ruled the trayvon martin toxicology report that shows thc, the active ingredient in marijuana, will be allowed in court. monday afternoon, the defense called tracy martin, trayvon martin's, father to the stand to testified. he denied telling...
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. >>> defense said to continue the case in the murder trial of george zimmerman, the father of trayvon martin took the stand to testify about the 911 tapes. there was screaming in the background. this has been a center piece of the prosecution and the defense. family members for martin and zimmerman have testified that it is their son they hear screaming in the recording. martin's father recalls being asked whose voice it was he heard on the tape. >> after he played the tape, he just said, do you recognize the voice? >> what was your response? >> my response was, i didn't tell him it wasn't travon. i pushed away from the table and shook my head and said i can't tell. >> so your words were i can't tell? something to that effect. i never stated that wasn't my son's voice. >> do you recall the officer ask you whether you can identify the voice. >> this on february of 2012, neighborhood watch captain says he acted in self defense. >>> massachusetts judge ruled that the public should know what investigators seizeed from the home of former new england patriots aaron hernandez. the documents
. >>> defense said to continue the case in the murder trial of george zimmerman, the father of trayvon martin took the stand to testify about the 911 tapes. there was screaming in the background. this has been a center piece of the prosecution and the defense. family members for martin and zimmerman have testified that it is their son they hear screaming in the recording. martin's father recalls being asked whose voice it was he heard on the tape. >> after he played the tape, he...
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. >> to analyze the gunshot that killed trayvon martin. >> testimony has just wrapped up from a forensic pathologist. >> the defense turns to the forensic pathologist for the evidence of the shooting. >> the muzzle of the gun is against closing -- >> that is part of the firing process. >> there will be a hole made in the clothing. >> this is the kind of hard scientific evidence that jurors tend to like. >> most of the morning, however, was consumed with a hearing without the jury. >> the court is hearing several motions. >> the animation of zimmerman's events. >> the 11th day of testimony in the george zimmerman trial. >> it is day three of the defense testimony. >> the case is just now days away from wrapping up. >> both sides are making their closing arguments shortly thereafte thereafter. >> george zimmerman's defense team today literally called on the man who wrote the book on forensic pathology, dr. vincent demayo, testified the testimony is consistent. >> the marks and the size of the pattern, it is my opinion that the muzzle of the gun in the case was two to four inches away from
. >> to analyze the gunshot that killed trayvon martin. >> testimony has just wrapped up from a forensic pathologist. >> the defense turns to the forensic pathologist for the evidence of the shooting. >> the muzzle of the gun is against closing -- >> that is part of the firing process. >> there will be a hole made in the clothing. >> this is the kind of hard scientific evidence that jurors tend to like. >> most of the morning, however, was...
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judge nelson yet to rule on whether the defense can present this animation depicting trayvon martin's final moments in life for the jury to see. the technology is similar to the kind that makes the blue people human like in "avatar." the state says it's totally inaccurate. >> bill keating live in sanford, florida. >>> just how many americans are getting help putting food on the table. the numbers will amaze you. later on "the grapevine." and our new fox media analyst on how the media is covering egypt and the george zimmerman trial. out there owning it. the ones getting involved and staying engaged. they're not afraid to question the path they're on. because the one question they never want to ask is "how did i end up here?" i started schwab for those people. people who want to take ownership of their investments, like they do in every other aspect of their lives. you know it even after all these years. but your erectile dysfunction - you know,that could be a question of blood flow. cialis tadalafil for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment's right. you can be more confident
judge nelson yet to rule on whether the defense can present this animation depicting trayvon martin's final moments in life for the jury to see. the technology is similar to the kind that makes the blue people human like in "avatar." the state says it's totally inaccurate. >> bill keating live in sanford, florida. >>> just how many americans are getting help putting food on the table. the numbers will amaze you. later on "the grapevine." and our new fox media...
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charged with second degree murder in the killing of trayvon martin. zimmerman told the judge today he does not wish to testify on his own behalf. nbc's ron motte is covering in sanford, florida. good evening. >> reporter: good evening to you. the defense rested after another extraordinary day at the courthouse, including a tense exchange about whether or not george zimmerman would take the stand. today, george zimmerman made up his mind. >> what is your decision, sir? >> after consulting with counsel, not to testify, your honor. >> reporter: earlier, as the defense wound up its case with witnesses yet to call, things got testy. >> i am asking your client questions. please, mr. west. >> i object to the court inquiring of mr. zimmerman as to testify -- >> your objection is overruled. mr. zimmerman, i will give you more time, sir to discuss this with your attorneys. thank you very much. >> reporter: the tension between defense attorney don west and judge debra nelson seems leftover from an after-hours court session last night. >> i can't keep up this pac
charged with second degree murder in the killing of trayvon martin. zimmerman told the judge today he does not wish to testify on his own behalf. nbc's ron motte is covering in sanford, florida. good evening. >> reporter: good evening to you. the defense rested after another extraordinary day at the courthouse, including a tense exchange about whether or not george zimmerman would take the stand. today, george zimmerman made up his mind. >> what is your decision, sir? >> after...
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what does this do in light of that to trayvon martin? >> they weren't almost character witnesses, they were character witnesses. we sat there and listened to the vietnam veteran, make us relive the vietnam war in court the other day. and all he did and used that to bolster the situation. we've heard all type of witnesses that have bolstered the character. so i think your insinuation that it was a somewhat character -- no, it was. i think you're right on point. and most people saw it as that. >> reporter: so wolf, right now, we just watch and wait to see what happens with this particular ruling. as you mentioned, the judge wants to get this process moving. she's got a jury waiting to hear more testimony. the defense wants to make their case over the next several days, so depending upon what happens with this ruling, we'll see if new evidence will be dpladmitteo the case. >> they've been discussing this since 8:30 a.m. eastern, 90 minutes or so. the judge clearly frustrated it was taking so long. she wants those jurors back in the courtroo
what does this do in light of that to trayvon martin? >> they weren't almost character witnesses, they were character witnesses. we sat there and listened to the vietnam veteran, make us relive the vietnam war in court the other day. and all he did and used that to bolster the situation. we've heard all type of witnesses that have bolstered the character. so i think your insinuation that it was a somewhat character -- no, it was. i think you're right on point. and most people saw it as...
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here's abc's matt gutman. >> reporter: with grief etched on his face, trayvon martin's father on the stand. >> our world has just been turned up side down. >> reporter: tracy martin, called by zimmerman's attorneys, asked about this 911 call the night his son was shot. >> so, you think he's yelling held? >> yes. >> i was listening to his life being taken. >> reporter: he said those howls on that tape were his son's. >> i didn't tell them, it wasn't trayvon. i kind of -- i kind of pushed away from the -- away from the table. and just kind of shook my head and said i can't tell. >> reporter: but homicide investigator chris sereno says that's not what he told him when he first listened to it. >> he looked away and under his breath, as they interpreted, said no. >> reporter: george zimmerman's fate could hinge on those screams. and on his first full day of the case, defense called witness, after witness. all zimmerman friends, all agreeing. >> that's george's voice. >> yes. that's georgey. >> they want to say he's the victim. when he's the victim, now, he can use self-defense. >> reporte
here's abc's matt gutman. >> reporter: with grief etched on his face, trayvon martin's father on the stand. >> our world has just been turned up side down. >> reporter: tracy martin, called by zimmerman's attorneys, asked about this 911 call the night his son was shot. >> so, you think he's yelling held? >> yes. >> i was listening to his life being taken. >> reporter: he said those howls on that tape were his son's. >> i didn't tell them, it...
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is it stm * or trayvon martin. this is a fry hearing on whether the judge should allow a computer animation. [ female announcer ] nature valley protein bars, with simple, real ingredients, like roasted peanuts, creamy peanut butter, and a rich dark-chocolate flavor, plus 10 grams of protein, so it's energy straight from nature to you. nature valley protein bars. so it's energy straight from nature to you. she loves to shop online with her debit card. and so does bill, an identity thief who stole mary's identity, took over her bank accounts, and stole her hard-earned money. unfortunately, millions of americans just like you learn all it may take is a little misplaced information to wreak havoc on your life. this is identity theft. and no one helps stop itetter than lifelock. lifelock has the most comprehensive identity theft protection available. if marhad lifelock's bank account alerts, she may have been notified in time to help op it. lifelock's member notification service is on the job 24/7. when you receive a te
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yesterday we heard from tracy martin, trayvon martin's father. he denied claims he told police investigators the screaming voice on a 911 tape was not his son's. >> do you recall officer asking you whether you could identify your son's voice? >> not -- not those exact words, but some to that nature, yes. >> okay. do you recall the words, as best that you can recall, he used? >> as best that i recall, that he played the tape. he basically just said, do you recognize the voice? >> and what was your response? >> my response was, that's -- i didn't tell him -- i didn't tell him, no, that wasn't trayvon. i kind of -- i think the chairs had wheels on them and i kind of pushed away from the -- away from the table and just kind of shook my head and said, i can't tell. >> so, your words were, i can't tell? >> something to that effect, but i never said, no, that that wasn't my son's voice. >> now, martin's testimony contradicts what two police officers said earlier in the trial. zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, saying he shot marti
yesterday we heard from tracy martin, trayvon martin's father. he denied claims he told police investigators the screaming voice on a 911 tape was not his son's. >> do you recall officer asking you whether you could identify your son's voice? >> not -- not those exact words, but some to that nature, yes. >> okay. do you recall the words, as best that you can recall, he used? >> as best that i recall, that he played the tape. he basically just said, do you recognize the...
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prosecutors have said george zimmerman profiled trayvon martin as a criminal. and they have played previous phone call zimmerman made to police to support suspicious characters. each who, with, was black. but prosecutors are not the only ones who can use race to try to prove a point. today the defense insinuated that race may have played a part in the initial charges of george zimmerman. team fox coverage continues. trace gallagher live for us. the defense here, trace, was trying to show that there was tension between city leaders. >> yeah. in fact, former sanford police shep bill lee, shep, has testified that city manager a man named martin bonapard. lee said he recommended the 911 calls where screams can be heard in the background trayvon martin. they should hear them individually instead of as a group to avoid influencing each other's decision. the city manager did exactly the opposite. listen. >> was it your decision? was it the mayor's decision as to how that would occur? >> the decision was made just to allow them to hear them. >> was there any considerat
prosecutors have said george zimmerman profiled trayvon martin as a criminal. and they have played previous phone call zimmerman made to police to support suspicious characters. each who, with, was black. but prosecutors are not the only ones who can use race to try to prove a point. today the defense insinuated that race may have played a part in the initial charges of george zimmerman. team fox coverage continues. trace gallagher live for us. the defense here, trace, was trying to show that...
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that set the stage for tracy martin, trayvon martin's father. two investigators say martin told him no, the voice screaming was not his son. then they put martin on the stand. >> i didn't tell them that wasn't trayvon. i kind of pushed away from the table and just kind of shook my head and said i can't tell. >> so your words were, i can't tell? >> something to that effect. i never said that wasn't my son's voice. >> defense attorneys also called up the owner of the gym where zimmerman trained to lose weight to demonstrate how he could hold someone down. he got on top of mark o'mara. when describing his skill level -- >> still learning how to punch. he didn't know how to effectively punch. >> on a scale of one to ten, where did he hit? >> i said a one. >> the levels in trayvon martin's system will be admitted as evidence for jurors to consider. the trial moves into day 11. george howell, cnn, sanford, florida. >> another big day ahead. 20 minutes after the hour. >>> as pranks go, this was cruel or absolutely brilliant. you make the call. the vide
that set the stage for tracy martin, trayvon martin's father. two investigators say martin told him no, the voice screaming was not his son. then they put martin on the stand. >> i didn't tell them that wasn't trayvon. i kind of pushed away from the table and just kind of shook my head and said i can't tell. >> so your words were, i can't tell? >> something to that effect. i never said that wasn't my son's voice. >> defense attorneys also called up the owner of the gym...
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and that while the gun was against trayvon martin's sweatshirt when the trigger was pulled, the sweatshirt was 2 to 4 inches away from his body, consistent with someone leaning over another person, as zimmerman described to investigators. >> the medical evidence, the gunshot wound, is consistent with his opinion -- with his statement as to that. >> during cross-examination, demayo agreed that martin could have been pulling away when he was shot and that bruises from a fight could take days to appear or not appear at all. >> in other words, george zimmerman could have hit trayvon martin and not left any bruising on his knuckles. >> that's correct. >> legal analysts say the doctor was a strong witness for the defense. >> dr. di maio was most effective in his cross-examination. he was calm, he understood the questions. he didn't give an answer when questions seemed to implicate a different answer. he says he acted in self-defense and pleaded not guilty to second degree murder. and on the admissibility of text messages from trayvon martin's phone as well as a ruling on a 3d animation are expec
and that while the gun was against trayvon martin's sweatshirt when the trigger was pulled, the sweatshirt was 2 to 4 inches away from his body, consistent with someone leaning over another person, as zimmerman described to investigators. >> the medical evidence, the gunshot wound, is consistent with his opinion -- with his statement as to that. >> during cross-examination, demayo agreed that martin could have been pulling away when he was shot and that bruises from a fight could...
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javarus believes trayvon is going to come back. he's not accepting trayvon is gone. he talks about trayvon in the present sense. >> so many parents have told me that they wouldn't want to have to hear it and identify, let alone be cross-examined about it. all that being said, how confident is the family that the voice they are hearing is that of their loved one, trayvon martin? >> they are very confident. chris, hit me say to you, if you listen to detective serino's testimony, he said tracy said under his breath his answer and he said he interpreted that answer to mean, no. this case is not going to be pivotal on who's screaming, who's not screaming. there's far more evidence in this case to consider. the real deal is, when you get to the ground, whether or not george zimmerman had to use deadly force in a situation where he's found himself against trayvon martin. and we believe the answer is no. that's why he should be found guilty. >> we're winding up now toward the end of the trial. are you trying to help the family? you're a lawyer, but you're a counselor in ever
javarus believes trayvon is going to come back. he's not accepting trayvon is gone. he talks about trayvon in the present sense. >> so many parents have told me that they wouldn't want to have to hear it and identify, let alone be cross-examined about it. all that being said, how confident is the family that the voice they are hearing is that of their loved one, trayvon martin? >> they are very confident. chris, hit me say to you, if you listen to detective serino's testimony, he...
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no one challenges the notion that george zimmerman shot and killed trayvon martin. the question is why and how and that allows it to go quicker. >> you have been saying that the prosecution has an uphill battle here. can they ever turn it around, really turn the whole thing around in a closing argument? >> they certainly have to try and they have to focus on the human aspect of this, that it's just wrong, that this shouldn't have happened. it didn't need to happen. this is a 17-year-old walking home with skittles and an iced tea who didn't need to die. i think that that's got to be the focus and the fact that they believe george zimmerman initiated the encounter. >> they will be arguing the human emotion in this. does this mean the whole question of race which has been debated around this country might be introduced by them? >> it's certainly going to be suggested by them. they're going to use the word profile even though they're not allowed to say racially profile but there's no question that there's going to be an undercurrent of racial profiling throughout the cl
no one challenges the notion that george zimmerman shot and killed trayvon martin. the question is why and how and that allows it to go quicker. >> you have been saying that the prosecution has an uphill battle here. can they ever turn it around, really turn the whole thing around in a closing argument? >> they certainly have to try and they have to focus on the human aspect of this, that it's just wrong, that this shouldn't have happened. it didn't need to happen. this is a...
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. >> so that would be consistent with trayvon martin leaning over when he got shot, right? >> yes, sir. >> as testimony in the zimmerman trial winds up, dummies are now in play, we're not talking about the media we'll have the latest from the trial even as florida prepares for possible rioting. >> you guys are awnch before scum bags. you shouldn't be here. >> we are just trying to get to the truth. and bigotry is not evidence. >> the boston marathon terrorist makes his first appearance in court. he is facing execution if found guilty. we will tell you what's happening up there.
. >> so that would be consistent with trayvon martin leaning over when he got shot, right? >> yes, sir. >> as testimony in the zimmerman trial winds up, dummies are now in play, we're not talking about the media we'll have the latest from the trial even as florida prepares for possible rioting. >> you guys are awnch before scum bags. you shouldn't be here. >> we are just trying to get to the truth. and bigotry is not evidence. >> the boston marathon terrorist...
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since george zimmerman fatly shot trayvon martin. in seeingne prosecution witness after another to strengthen the defense case that could compare this trial to the show trial of the former soviet union that guilt or innocence of the defendant -- to fund it was are important -- less important than leo. today the most damning evidence yet to the prosecution's already collapsed case. here is a forensic pathologist indicating martin was on top of george zimmerman when he was shot. >> if you're lying on your back it will be against your chest. so the fact we know it was two r 4 incs away is consistent with someone leaningover the person doing the shoong. lou: testimony confirms he was fighting for his life when he pulled the trigger. self-defense. not murder but this is never been about the simple pursuit of guilt or innocence but to focus on the claims and the ideologues with the pursuit of political objectives at the local state and federal level. florida authorities are now appear struck by mob violence threats if the child does not go
since george zimmerman fatly shot trayvon martin. in seeingne prosecution witness after another to strengthen the defense case that could compare this trial to the show trial of the former soviet union that guilt or innocence of the defendant -- to fund it was are important -- less important than leo. today the most damning evidence yet to the prosecution's already collapsed case. here is a forensic pathologist indicating martin was on top of george zimmerman when he was shot. >> if...
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. >>> tomorrow, george zimmerman's lawyers are expected to present evidence showing trayvon martin had marijuana in his system the night that george zimmerman shot him. the judge ruled late today that the jury can hear that toxicology report. testimony today again centered on a 911 call and who was heard screaming for help. five of zimmerman's friends testified that it's his voice. trayvon martin's father also took the stand and was challenged about whether he told police it was not his son's voice the first time he heard the call. >> i kind of pushed away from the -- away from the table and just kind of shook my head and said "i can't tell." >> tracy martin said after hearing the tape several times he thinks the voice is trayvon's. zimmerman has pleaded not guilty and says he shot martin in self-defense. >>> cars under water. the subway system shut down tonight in toronto. strong storms moved through that city tonight. they knocked out power to 35,000 people. some commuter trains also got stuck in high water. passengers stranded for hours. >>> veronica johnson keeping an eye on storm
. >>> tomorrow, george zimmerman's lawyers are expected to present evidence showing trayvon martin had marijuana in his system the night that george zimmerman shot him. the judge ruled late today that the jury can hear that toxicology report. testimony today again centered on a 911 call and who was heard screaming for help. five of zimmerman's friends testified that it's his voice. trayvon martin's father also took the stand and was challenged about whether he told police it was not...
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the victim, trayvon martin. >>gretchen: that was the prosecution laying out closing arguments in the george zimmerman trial yesterday. the jury could get the case as early as today. our next guest has been in the courtroom throughout most of this whole thing. joining me with insight is susan constantine. what was the impact of the closing argument yesterday with the jurors? >> i didn't hear you. >> what was the impact of the closing argument yesterday as you saw it on the jurors' faces and their body language? >> what i noticed in the first entire row, everybody was seated in a relaxed position, meaning they pretty much made up their mind. i noticed in the second row there is one juror in the back, she's got gray hair, and she is still struggling. there is a lot of contemplation going on. all the key issue during the prosecution's close she was making notations what would be very damning to the defense case. at this point in time i believe we have somewhat of a split jury. i don't believe they are all in sync. w
the victim, trayvon martin. >>gretchen: that was the prosecution laying out closing arguments in the george zimmerman trial yesterday. the jury could get the case as early as today. our next guest has been in the courtroom throughout most of this whole thing. joining me with insight is susan constantine. what was the impact of the closing argument yesterday with the jurors? >> i didn't hear you. >> what was the impact of the closing argument yesterday as you saw it on the...
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trayvon martin's father takes r windand. and the war winds down but americans are still dying in afghanistan. elaine quijano with a father's story. >> i am thankful that i was over >> there to be able to escort her home. to bring my little girl home. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. goo >> pelley: good evening. we learned today that asiana airlines flight 214 was flying far too slowly in the seconds before it crashed while attempting to land in san francisco. hecky, as investigators theyinued to check every square speedf the wreckage, they told us the landing speed of the typing 777 was nearly 23% below what is typical for that type of ng traft. what they are still trying to answer tonight is why. when ea of focus is the pilot who was flying the plane when it crashed. it was the first time he attempted to land a 777 at the portfrancisco airport. we have a series of reports tonight and we will begin with john blackstone in san francisco. john? >> pilotsorter: scott, the four pilots
trayvon martin's father takes r windand. and the war winds down but americans are still dying in afghanistan. elaine quijano with a father's story. >> i am thankful that i was over >> there to be able to escort her home. to bring my little girl home. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. goo >> pelley: good evening. we learned today that asiana airlines flight 214 was flying far too slowly in the seconds before it crashed while...
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it wasn't trayvon. now he says it might have been he wasn't sure. little confusing. here is his testimony. >> i didn't tell him. kind of pushed away from the table. and just kind of shook my head and said i can't tell. >> bill: i can't tell. how critical is that, that voice? it seems to me pretty critical. if they could tell definitely it was trayvon screaming for help. >> if the fbi could have been able to determine whose voice it was, starting with the fbi and then after that, end of case, if anyone listens to that tape and listens to those screams it is bloodcurdling. it is so dramatic and then as soon as -- you know, as soon as you start hearing the screams i mean just sort of contorting the voices just up and down, writhing in tone. and then the gunshot. and the screams stop. now, the reason why they -- the fbi was unable to identify that voice, they say is because it wasn't a long enough sample. it was too short. and their audio experts who were testifying for the defense to say it is incomprehens
it wasn't trayvon. now he says it might have been he wasn't sure. little confusing. here is his testimony. >> i didn't tell him. kind of pushed away from the table. and just kind of shook my head and said i can't tell. >> bill: i can't tell. how critical is that, that voice? it seems to me pretty critical. if they could tell definitely it was trayvon screaming for help. >> if the fbi could have been able to determine whose voice it was, starting with the fbi and then after...
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how trayvon martin's history of pottous has come in the trial. and a fast tropical storm is moving throughout caribbean. wait until you see what is behind this one, we'll be right back. >> accused murderer george zimmerman is back in the courtroom. the judge will decide whether or not the jury will see the enactment of the struggle that led to trayvon's death. >> hi, martha, because of the animation by the defense's production and what happened early in court and what didn't happen, tonight will be a late night for the judge and the attorneys after the jury is excused. looking live in the courtroom, there is the lead prosecutor reporting cross examination of the defense expert on the stand. the jury and george zimmerman just back from lunch. the attorneys hauled out the d hod -- hoody. cording to the defense. the gun blast burns and powder she zimmerman's gun was 2- 4 inches from his heart and injuries she blunt force trauma. the witness spelled out for police. and zimmerman said the 17-year-old was straddling him and pummelling him and pounding
how trayvon martin's history of pottous has come in the trial. and a fast tropical storm is moving throughout caribbean. wait until you see what is behind this one, we'll be right back. >> accused murderer george zimmerman is back in the courtroom. the judge will decide whether or not the jury will see the enactment of the struggle that led to trayvon's death. >> hi, martha, because of the animation by the defense's production and what happened early in court and what didn't happen,...
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the charge is that zimmerman murdered trayvon martin. second degree. >> second degree and manslaughter, correct. >> bill: certainly it is possible in a fracas, you are fighting, you are fighting, and there is no doubt that zimmerman had wounds and trayvon martin had wounds. you are fighting. that motion happens, that can put someone on top rather than on bottom. that doesn't mean a murder didn't happen, does it, wiehl it? >> doesn't necessarily. the jury can fight back and forth about. this remember, the key issue here is self-defense. we know that zimmerman killed martin. that's -- we know that was he acting in self-defense? it really bolsters his case if he is say and others his voice on the 911 call. >> bill: other witnesses saying it was. >> forensic experts is beyond friends and all of that. >> bill: that's what i mean. this forensic expert then becomes what they call the end all. not the be all because there is a lot of other things but the end all. he comes in and you say he has 40 years of experience. his credibility is very stro
the charge is that zimmerman murdered trayvon martin. second degree. >> second degree and manslaughter, correct. >> bill: certainly it is possible in a fracas, you are fighting, you are fighting, and there is no doubt that zimmerman had wounds and trayvon martin had wounds. you are fighting. that motion happens, that can put someone on top rather than on bottom. that doesn't mean a murder didn't happen, does it, wiehl it? >> doesn't necessarily. the jury can fight back and...
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they want to prove that trayvon martin attacked george zimmerman and that zimmerman shot the 17-year-old in self-defense. gunshot wound expert vincent dimao said the clothing was two to four inches away from martin's body. >> that this is consistent with mr. zimmerman's, that martin was over him, but his findings called into question were zimmerman intptionally targeted martin, pointed to other possibilities. >> is it sphept with mr. mar ten pulling away. he's pulling away and zimmerman shooting him at that time. >> yes. >> dimao explained despite the injury to zimmerman's head, the evidence doesn't reveal who initiated the confrontation that ultimately led to martin's death a judge ruled the jury will be aloud to hear testimony about the toxicology report showing there was marijuana in marren it's system when he died. reporting from sanford, florida. >> the retrial date for amanda knox is set for september 30th. knox's acquittal was overturned in march, so there were deficiencies and contradesks in the rulg. they are determining if knox and her former boyfriend killed her british roomma
they want to prove that trayvon martin attacked george zimmerman and that zimmerman shot the 17-year-old in self-defense. gunshot wound expert vincent dimao said the clothing was two to four inches away from martin's body. >> that this is consistent with mr. zimmerman's, that martin was over him, but his findings called into question were zimmerman intptionally targeted martin, pointed to other possibilities. >> is it sphept with mr. mar ten pulling away. he's pulling away and...
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the mayo witness pathologist was phenomenal. >> he stated that trayvon was leaning forward over george zim wrim and the forepzices with the bullet she he was 2 or 4 inches. and the shirt fell off of the chest. >> and gives the state of mind for george zimmerman act with the pounding on the period and being responsible for someone to think. >> to assume. >> he would be in source bodily injure or death. and whether it is thorough. it was tough for the witness. and so this is the case being tried. and cases like this with racial issues that are prominent, really cause me to be concerned that a jury will compromise. and i can so it being a case where they come up with manslaughter. >> the fact remains george zimmerman had a gun and trayvon martin had no gun. and the state will come back i believe what they started with, which was the two statements that george zimmerman made on the phone. these blank always get away. that's how they began and i can so them back in closing and pointing to zimmerman's intent to stop an act of violence and we later found out was not. >> the most powerful for
the mayo witness pathologist was phenomenal. >> he stated that trayvon was leaning forward over george zim wrim and the forepzices with the bullet she he was 2 or 4 inches. and the shirt fell off of the chest. >> and gives the state of mind for george zimmerman act with the pounding on the period and being responsible for someone to think. >> to assume. >> he would be in source bodily injure or death. and whether it is thorough. it was tough for the witness. and so this...
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mom say it's trayvon's voice. they didn't do the family a favor by trying to appease them and the lack of prosecution. >> who do you think did a better job wrapping this up? >> i think the defense did because they have the law on their side. but i wish o'mara hit on more points. there are powerful points i think he did not make. prosecution argued emotion. you argue emotion when you don't have the law. the law is the law and they are going for an emotional verdict because the law's not on their side. >> judge alex ferrer, thanks so much for being with us. >> thank you. >>> coming up on the show, are your monthly bills getting more expensive by the day? up next, the four phone calls you can make today to dial down your debt. mine was earned in djibouti, africa. 2004. vietnam in 1972. [ all ] fort benning, georgia in 1999. [ male announcer ] usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection and because usaa's commitment to serve military members,
mom say it's trayvon's voice. they didn't do the family a favor by trying to appease them and the lack of prosecution. >> who do you think did a better job wrapping this up? >> i think the defense did because they have the law on their side. but i wish o'mara hit on more points. there are powerful points i think he did not make. prosecution argued emotion. you argue emotion when you don't have the law. the law is the law and they are going for an emotional verdict because the law's...
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trayvon on trial, the defense has made a decision to make trayvon martin relevant in terms of whether or not he was a good actor here or bad actor. the marijuana use is allowed. now text messages what do they say? we hear from the defense talk about how he was a fighter maybe he wanted a gun. trying to paint a picture pour them. is that dangerous for them? you could say yes. when they effective yesterday, we get better answers than i can by. we have mr. vinnie poll la ton host of d.c. d.c. and danny cevallos. vinnie, i start with you, you have di maio up there. he seems to confirm that george zimmerman's story makes sense. the prosecutors anybody nibbling on small points. how damage to get case? >> it was damaging. and the real reason was the contrast that the medical can'ter that the prosecution put on the stand. his demeanor, his confidence, the way he testified, so different from dr. di maio who is so seasoned so experienced and came across pretty well in court yesterday, unfortunately for the prosecution. >> all right. for both of you, i want you to weigh in on the cartoon. we sta
trayvon on trial, the defense has made a decision to make trayvon martin relevant in terms of whether or not he was a good actor here or bad actor. the marijuana use is allowed. now text messages what do they say? we hear from the defense talk about how he was a fighter maybe he wanted a gun. trying to paint a picture pour them. is that dangerous for them? you could say yes. when they effective yesterday, we get better answers than i can by. we have mr. vinnie poll la ton host of d.c. d.c. and...
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gunpowder burns showed trayvon martin was over zimmerman when he shot and killed the teenager. >> the clothing was 2 to 4 inches away, consistent with someone leaning over the person doing the shooting. >> reporter: that is how zimmerman described it to police after the shooting. >> he was on top of me like this. i shot him. i didn't think i hit him. he sat up and said you got me. >> reporter: he also said the teenager could have lived up to three minutes after being shot and could have moved his arms under his body after zimmerman had spread them out. the defense is trying to convince jurors zimmerman acted in self-defense but the prosecution says that doctor's testimony doesn't positive who started the fight that led to martin's death. >> you're not saying who attacked who, whether it was george zimmerman attacked trayvon martin or it was trayvon martin who attacked george zimmerman. >> that's correct. >> reporter: they got the witness to admit he was being paid but the doctor's testimony was still effective. >> what the defense just did, they brought in a forensic expert who has ti
gunpowder burns showed trayvon martin was over zimmerman when he shot and killed the teenager. >> the clothing was 2 to 4 inches away, consistent with someone leaning over the person doing the shooting. >> reporter: that is how zimmerman described it to police after the shooting. >> he was on top of me like this. i shot him. i didn't think i hit him. he sat up and said you got me. >> reporter: he also said the teenager could have lived up to three minutes after being...
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it is a toxicology reports on trayvon martin showing he had marijuana in his system of the night he died. this comes after jurors heard from a parade of witnesses monday, all disputing a prosecution claim that it was martin's voice scrap me for help on the 911 calls. martin's father was called to the stand. [indiscernible] from the table and just kind of shook my head and said i cannot tell. said that it was my son's voice. >> the zimmerman pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder claiming he shot the boy in self-defense. a gunshot experts took the stand moments ago to corroborate his story and the defense could wrap up its case tomorrow. the national transportation safety board's investigation of asiana of214 focusing on the final seconds before the deadly crash. they spoke with the pilot and co-pilot of the accident and the parents of the two chinese teenagers who were killed or in san francisco seeking answers >> families of the two 16-year- old girls killed in saturday's crash landing arrived in san francisco from china early this morning. airlines president issued this apology. >>
it is a toxicology reports on trayvon martin showing he had marijuana in his system of the night he died. this comes after jurors heard from a parade of witnesses monday, all disputing a prosecution claim that it was martin's voice scrap me for help on the 911 calls. martin's father was called to the stand. [indiscernible] from the table and just kind of shook my head and said i cannot tell. said that it was my son's voice. >> the zimmerman pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder...
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tracy martin, trayvon's father, so emotional. how is this playing to the jury? >> the defense is calls witness after witness to say it was george zimmerman. even if this jury isn't sure, that's a win for the defense. that's reasonable doubt. so, i think that's all the defense is really trying to do here. calling tracy martin was a risky move. there's two police officers testified that the first time tracy martin heard that type, he did not think it was his son, tr trayvon. we have the police officers' testimony. they wanted to call tracy martin. in conjunction with getting an effort to undermine tracy martin, you get the very emotional, powerful side of tracy martin, the dad, testifying in effect on behalf of trayvon. >> and today, we heard him answer for it. and things continue, with a forensic expert. what do you think we're going to hear today? >> i think we're going to hear about george zimmerman's injuries and the gunshot wounds. is defensive.rying to sho this the defense wants to re-create, create a 3d recreation on how this could have happened. the judge
tracy martin, trayvon's father, so emotional. how is this playing to the jury? >> the defense is calls witness after witness to say it was george zimmerman. even if this jury isn't sure, that's a win for the defense. that's reasonable doubt. so, i think that's all the defense is really trying to do here. calling tracy martin was a risky move. there's two police officers testified that the first time tracy martin heard that type, he did not think it was his son, tr trayvon. we have the...